The NFL Mock Draft Consensus identifies the most popular projections for every first-round selection. Each week, forecasts vary as mock drafters present differing opinions on who they deem as the best prospect for each team's pick.
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Below are the players being projected to the Las Vegas Raiders at No. 6 by the mock drafting community.
Dane Brugler, The Athletic: The Raiders are in the market for playmakers. Ideally, one of those playmakers would be a quarterback, but adding Jeanty to Chip Kelly’s offense would vastly upgrade a unit lacking an identity.
Trevor Sikkema, Pro Football Focus: New Raiders general manager John Spytek discussed emulating the Eagles‘ team-building strategy of leaning on strong trenches and the run game. I believe Jeanty is firmly in play for Las Vegas at No. 6, as the team earned the lowest PFF rushing grade in the league in 2024.
Luke Easterling, Athlon Sports: If they can't land a top quarterback, the Raiders could easily go pure "best player available" with Jeanty after seeing the impact Saquon Barkley made in Philly.
Nate Tice and Charles McDonald, Yahoo Sports: A vet QB may still be an option, but the Raiders decided no more half-measures at the position and get themselves a player to commit to under a new regime.
Ryan Wilson, CBS Sports: Good luck finding someone tougher than Shedeur Sanders. He'll stand in the pocket and take a hit (after hit after hit) to make a play downfield. He's not the athlete and doesn't have the arm strength of Cam Ward, but he does a lot of things really well.
Justin Melo, The Draft Network: Shedeur Sanders' ability to operate a rhythm-and-timing offense with accuracy makes him a candidate to experience immediate success.
Lance Zierlein, NFL.com: With Tom Brady in the mix, look for the Raiders to start targeting prospects known for leadership and a love of ball — guys like Walker.
Tyler Dragon, USA Today: With both Ward and Sanders off the board, the Raiders land Walker. He is a hybrid player who can play edge or off-ball linebacker.
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